CVE-2021-3579

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe

Published Oct 28, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe components as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows, Total Security allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 7.2.1.65. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 7.2.1.65.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

An automatic update to Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools version 7.2.1.65, Bitdefender Total Security version 25.0.26 fixes the issue.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-26888 Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe components as used in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows, Total Security allows a local attacker to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 7.2.1.65. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 7.2.1.65.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in bdservicehost.exe and Vulnerability.Scan.exe
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Bitdefender
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 11:50 PM
Reserved
Jun 3, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 28, 2021, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 AM